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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: studioPaGoNa on December 26, 2012, 08:38:51

Title: External Door Top Trim
Post by: studioPaGoNa on December 26, 2012, 08:38:51

I am thinking to re-chrome the external door top trim.
May I ask what it is made of?
I would suspect that it is made of Aluminum because the magnet does not stick to it.
Thank you for your advice.
Koki

Title: Re: External Door Top Trim
Post by: Garry on December 26, 2012, 09:27:16

Koki,

They are chromed steel.  I have re-chromed them before without any problem.

Garry

Title: Re: External Door Top Trim
Post by: studioPaGoNa on December 27, 2012, 02:33:16

Garry、

I am relieved to figure out that it is steel.
Here most of re-chrome shop has no facility to re-chrome aluminum.
Now I am going to order re-chroming.

Thank you for your input.
Koki

Title: Re: External Door Top Trim
Post by: hkollan on December 27, 2012, 12:02:23

I am pretty sure they are made of brass, which btw makes a great basis for rechroming.

The aluminium trim is usually anodized not chrome plated.

Hans

Title: Re: External Door Top Trim
Post by: Garry on December 27, 2012, 23:08:27

Hans,

I think you are right, steel was not the best term, maybe I should have said a metal alloy. just that it was not aluminium and can be rechromed.

My brain is not working after all the Xmas festivities. I need a nap still. :D

Title: Re: External Door Top Trim
Post by: studioPaGoNa on December 29, 2012, 06:50:50

Dear All,

The brass makes more sense because magnet does not stick.
It is a new year holiday here and I will ask to re-chrome next year.

Thank you all and a happy new year.
Koki